Liga MX Apertura - 13
Puebla 4 - 3 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ A. Preciado ↑M. El Ghezouani 46'
K. Castaneda 52'
Iván Tona 58'
K. Castaneda (R. Arciga) 59'
65' ↓ E. Guerra ↑A. Araos
66' ↓ F. Monarrez ↑C. Baltazar
67' R. Marin (E. Gomez)
↓ F. Boya ↑U. Bilbao 68'
↓ I. Tona ↑K. Escamilla 68'
↓ K. Castaneda ↑D. Blanco 69'
69' A. de la Rosa (A. Organista)
M. El Ghezouani (R. Arciga) 70'
↓ G. Mora ↑E. Bullaude 78'
79' ↓ A. Organista ↑B. Garnica
83' C. Baltazar
90' C. Baltazar (R. Marin)
90'+1 ↓ E. Navarro ↑J. R. Pachuca Martinez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
J. Gonzalez 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
A. de la Rosa 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
E. Navarro 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
N. Diaz 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
67
Passes
7
Duels
E. Orona 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
F. Monarrez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
E. Guerra 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
L. Rey
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
A. Organista 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
E. Gomez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
R. Marin 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
J. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. R. Pachuca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Baltazar 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9
Rating
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Portales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
6
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
R. Inzunza
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Porozo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
A. Gomez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Vega
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
R. Arciga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
3%
Pass Acc
F. Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
I. Tona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
G. Mora
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
K. Castaneda 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. N. Ortiz Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. El Ghezouani 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Puebla | 4 - 3 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/22/2025 | Puebla | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 11/11/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 04/20/2024 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/02/2023 | Puebla | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 04/29/2023 | Puebla | 5 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
10/18/2025
02/22/2025
11/11/2024
04/20/2024
09/02/2023
04/29/2023
Puebla Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cuauhtémoc Chaos: Baltazar's Late Heroics Sink Tijuana
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A gritty bottom-half scrap morphed into an unforgettable seven-goal thriller, settled entirely by a stoppage-time masterclass from the bench.
The Opening Act
The first half at Estadio Cuauhtémoc gave no indication of the absolute madness that was about to unfold. Following the interval, the Intensity skyrocketed as Club Tijuana came out swinging. Kevin Castañeda broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute, completely shifting the dynamic of the match. Just seven minutes later, Castañeda struck again to seal a rapid-fire brace, leaving the home crowd stunned into silence. Puebla had edged possession with 54% of the ball, but they initially struggled to break through a resilient visiting block. The hosts were staring down the barrel of a damaging defeat in a crucial fixture, forcing them to push bodies forward and completely abandon their defensive shape in search of a lifeline.
The Pivot
What followed was a sensational 15-minute spell that entirely destroyed the Balance of the contest. Ricardo Marín sparked the revival for the hosts in the 67th minute, driving the ball home to restore belief. Just two minutes later, A. de la Rosa found the net to cap off a remarkable immediate fightback. Yet, the visitors refused to collapse. Within sixty seconds of the equalizer, substitute M. El Ghezouani restored the lead for Tijuana. The momentum violently swung back and forth, featuring a staggering five lead changes throughout the second half. Both midfields were entirely bypassed as the match devolved into a pure shootout. It was end-to-end chaos, with every single attack looking capable of stretching the bulging scoreline even further.
Resolution
Just as Tijuana looked poised to escape with a narrow away victory, super-sub Carlos Baltazar stepped into the spotlight to rewrite the script entirely. Entering the fray with genuine purpose, he found the equalizer in the 83rd minute, setting up a grandstand finish. Then, deep into the 90th minute, Marín turned provider, feeding Baltazar to slot home a dramatic winner that sent the stadium into absolute delirium. Given their identical points tally before kickoff, the Stakes were exceptionally high, and this 4-3 victory provides a massive psychological boost for the hosts. While the Upset Factor was minimal on paper, the sheer theatricality of overturning a two-goal deficit to snatch all three points at the death makes this an instant classic.
Key Questions
What made Carlos Baltazar the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench in the 66th minute, he completely transformed the match, scoring a crucial brace that included a sensational 90th-minute match-winning strike.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A wildly open second half saw five lead changes. Both sides abandoned defensive caution, resulting in a flurry of clinical finishes and rapid-fire momentum swings.
How dramatic was the late winner by Carlos Baltazar?
Unbelievably tense. With the match deadlocked at 3-3, his 90th-minute goal snatched all three points, completing an epic comeback and sending the home supporters into raptures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Mediocrity Demands a Winner
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. With both sides deadlocked on points and struggling for consistency, this Apertura clash is a gritty test of survival rather than a showcase of brilliance.
The Setup
This October 18, 2025 fixture brings us to the Estadio Cuauhtémoc, where Puebla and Club Tijuana face off. Sitting 14th and 13th respectively with identical 12-point tallies, the overall Stakes are undoubtedly low. Neither team boasts a Form rating that signals an imminent resurgence. However, the true intrigue lies between the posts, artificially boosting the Stars metric. Home goalkeeper Julio González has proven a penalty-saving hero, while visiting stopper Antonio Rodríguez has been a busy man, racking up 16 saves in recent outings. The Balance of the tie suggests a tight, attritional affair where moments of individual flair will be incredibly scarce.
Key Battle
Expect a cagey war of attrition in the middle third. Without marquee attackers consistently breaking lines, this tie hinges on which midfield unit can impose order and disrupt the opposition's sluggish transitions. It is a collective fight rather than an individual duel.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a gruelling 1-1 draw. Given their matching lack of attacking thrust and shared defensive fragilities, a stalemate feels inevitable as both units cancel each other out in a risk-averse display.